This route starts on the face 25' left of the right-facing dihedral of Shockley's Ceiling, directly below a small tiered overhang. The large roof on the first pitch is the main reason to climb this one. It is a blast...
The Strictly's access trail is the first trail right of where the East Trapps Connector trail meets the carriage road, about a 5-min. walk from the Uberfall.
If you climb all of the variations listed below it is a classic 5.7.
P1: Climb through a small tiered overhang near the ground. Aim up and left towards the left-facing dihedral leading to the roof. Pull the roof and get horizontal. Belay at bolts. 5.7, 100'.
P1 (variation): A better start is to the left in the left-facing dihedral of Oscar.
P2: Follow the crack above to a right-facing dihedral and a sling belay at a tree. 5.4, 70'.
P2 (variation): Follow the right-angling crack system to a belay under Shockley's Ceilings. Finish on that route.
For a better, more consistent 2nd pitch, follow the thin crack up to a tiny tree, then move up and left on hero holds through small overhangs to the top. Good pro, fun moves, more exposure (5.6).
One of the great variations is called Oscar and Charlie...climb the dihedral and out the hero holds through the roof.
By Ladd Raine Administrator From: Plymouth, NH Oct 29, 2007 rating: 5.7
I did this variation, it really makes this climb even more classic!
By percious From: Arvada, CO Jan 3, 2008 rating: 5.7+
Another nice variation is Strictley to Shockley. After the first belay, traverse right along the overhang and then up to a large belay ledge with a pin or 2 (5.4). Finish on Shockley's Ceiling.
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